Babysitting The Amnesiac Lycan King

King Novel 5

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

The walk to Gamma Abel's office feels longer than it should, mouly because my

brain won't shut up

Why am I doing this again?

I'm halfway down the hall when the answer hits me guilt. Stupid, nagging, bleeding-heart guilt.

It doesn't matter that I don't know who Enoch really is. It doesn't matter that his aura practically screams danger, even with the amnesia. Nope. My conscience has decided I'm responsible for him, which is just great.

"He'll leave when his wound heals, and his memory comes back," I mutter under my breath. "That's the deal. Taryn. You're not running a charity."

The sound of raised voices spills out of Gamma Abel's office as I approach. I slow my steps, my stomach sinking when I recognize Kallias's sharp tone.

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and you're just going to let that rogue stay?" he snaps. "Do you have any idea who he might be? What his intentions

I roll my eyes. Of course, Kallias is throwing a fit

When I step into the office, he's pacing like a caged animal, his hands gesturing wildly as he rants. Gamma Abel, on the other hand, looks like he's two seconds away from throwing himself out the window.

"Gamma," Kallias says, slamming his hands down on the desk. "This is a risk we can't afford to take."

The Gamma doesn't respond. He just rubs his temples, muttering something under his breath that sounds a lot like a prayer for patience.

I'll handle it," Gamma Abel finally says, his tone weary.

"No need," I chime in, stepping fully into the room. "I'm already here."

Kallias spins around, his blue eyes narrowing when they land on me. "You-"

"Hi, I interrupt, brushing past him to stand in front of Camma Abel's desk.

"Perfect timing," the Gamma mutters, rubbing his temples. "We were just talking about you."

"Always a pleasure," I say dryly, sliding into the room.

Kallias turns to me, all sharp edges and fury. "Get that rogue out. Now"

I ignore him, planting myself in front of the Gamma's desk. "Enoch's my boyfriend."

The room falls silent. For a second, I think I've pulled it off. Then Kallias laughs, sharp and mean. "Boyfriend: That's the best you've got?"

"Jealous?" I shoot back, tilting my head.

He steps closer, his jaw ticking. "You're delusional if you think anyone's buying that."

"Taryn," Gamma Abel is clearly stressed now. "Please tell me you have a logical explanation for all of this."

"I do, I say, smiling sweetly. "Ha, let's hear it," Kallias chuckles to himself.

I ignore him, turning my full attention to Gammabel. “He ran away from his p

pack to see me," I say, my voice breaking

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slightly as I fake a smile. It's it's so romantic"

Camma Abel looks suspicious. Kallias looks like he wants to punch something- probably me.

"And where exactly is he from Gamma Abel asks, leaning forward.

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scramble for something, anything "The Midnight Pack."

Kallias barks out a laugh. "The Midnight Pack doesn't have rogues. Try again, Taryn

to lace him. "Not everyone runs their pack

He eyes me for a long moment, his brow

pull out the

my shoulders slump as I fake a sob. "He loves me, Gamma. And after everything I've

Kallias rejected me- I shoot Kallias a pointed glare. "This is the least you

Abel sighs, rubbing his temples again.

his chair, giving me the kind of look that says I

out my best wide-eyed, tragic expression. "He loves me,

my track record with relationships-"I glance pointedly at Kallias. "You owe

the world on his shoulders. “Fine. I'll inform the Alpha and Luna, but this is

already

fast," Kallias snaps, stepping in front of

becomes low and dangerous. "Accepting pack members is my jurisdiction, Kallias. If you go

Instead, he storms out, slamming the door behind him so

walls shake.

wipe a fake tear

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sounds suspiciously like, "You're lucky I'm fond of you," as I slip out of the

sound of murmured voices drawing my attention. A crowd. of pack members is gathered near the fountain, their backs turned to me as they stare

center.

hell now?" I mutter, pushing

as I push through the crowd,

Enoch.

my stomach twists. Enoch's in the center, soaked in what looks-and smells-like mop water. Kallias's friends are surrounding him, smirking as one of them kicks at his leg and his

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hell is that one

have the Riverstone Pack mark, another adds,

with disgust.

shielding his face, the other bracing himself on the

mouth, a gasp escaping

it!" I shout,

the crowd parting slightly as

me.

are you gonna do about

I

I growl, stepping towards

from afar, and for the first

A spark

last row of onlookers as the last of Kallias' friends leaves. I barely register their murmurs, and drop to my knees in front of him. "Enoch." I whisper, my voice cracking. My hands tremble as I reach out to him, wiping mop water off his face like it'll somehow undo the humiliation. It doesn't, of course. He's drenched, his hair plastered to his forehead, dirt streaking his jaw. He looks up at me, his expression blank,

almost sounds

my throat

he asks, tilting his head slightly, as if I'm some puzzle he's

comes out shaky. "I'm not crying. Something

stares at me,

neutral, detached tone, he asks, "Should I just

The murmurs from the crowd falter, replaced by an oppressive silence. It's the same pressure that made Kallias step back in

think what kind of man exactly have I let into our

not just his words-it's how he's saying it-the

submit. I don't know what monster he is, but he's a force no one should

I intend. His head tilts further, like he's studying me. "You don't think

as I stand and

back to the room."

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